How far is Loris, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Loris, SC to Summerville, SC is about 121.8 miles (196 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.81 mi
03h 01m
Flight
103.05 mi
165.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.05 mi
Kilometers
165.85 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.81 mi
Kilometers
196.04 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in Loris
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loris
2026-04-22T22:24
Arrive Summerville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loris
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Georgetown
SC

City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States

From Loris
60.9 mi
01h 30m
To Summerville
60.9 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Loris and Summerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Loris and Summerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    12 m · 5 sec · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    159 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    18.1 mi · 27 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Park View Road

    1608 ft · 44 sec · Park View Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue

    1740 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Church Street

    710 ft · 13 sec · Church Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 701 South

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 701 South

  10. 10

    Continue on North Fraser Street

    20.9 mi · 30 min · North Fraser Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Anthuan Maybank Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Anthuan Maybank Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Church Street

    152 m · 14 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Reservoir Street

    1097 ft · 32 sec · Reservoir Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Highmarket Street

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Highmarket Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    115 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Saints Delight Road

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Saints Delight Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Line Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · County Line Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    17.8 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Live Oak Drive

    12 mi · 18 min · North Live Oak Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Street

    6 mi · 10 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loris and Summerville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Fraser Street
20.9 mi · 17%
Broad Street
18.1 mi · 15%
Saints Delight Road
13.8 mi · 11%
Highway 701 South
12.4 mi · 10%
North Live Oak Drive
12 mi · 10%
Highmarket Street
8.36 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North Fraser Street

Continue on North Fraser Street

20.9 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
103.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
01h 30m from Loris
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Loris and Mostly Sunny near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Loris to Summerville?

The road trip is about 121.8 miles (196 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.9 miles from Loris and 60.9 miles from Summerville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.03 one way or $34.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Loris and Mostly Sunny near Summerville.

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Georgetown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Georgetown.

RAIL

Kingstree

59 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

86 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

101 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

116 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loris and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 103.05 mi (165.85 km).

Loris

#1 Loris

Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population2,807
Coordinates34.0562800, -78.8903000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Loris (-78.8903, 34.05628)
End: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.27 L · about $17.03
Round trip
$34.06
8.6 gal · 32.54 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.03 $34.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.04 $38.09
Premium $4.78 $20.55 $41.09
Diesel $5.62 $24.18 $48.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Loris and Summerville. The current time is 22:24:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.